"This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished - he did it to demonstrate his justice a the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. "
- Romans 3:22-26 -
Even for many times we have sinned, we are still given many chances to compensate for what we have done wrong. God doesn't want to put us into awkward situation to help us learn but it is human nature to take God's mercy for granted.
God's plan of salvation didn't come by a day and just for a while, it came by a perfectly designed plan which can truly gain us freedom for eternity. The atonement has declared us free from the guilt of sin as our sins have been nailed onto the cross together with Christ Jesus. This makes JUSTIFICATION for human complete, which aso leads to the REDEMPTION of mankind.
Forgiveness is an unconditional love God shares among his people. To forgive means to forget about the past sin or mistake one has committed and to continue loving and encouraging one to turn to path of righteousness. If God has the patience to wait for us to change from our old self and to forgive us from our past deeds, we ought to be patient like him to forgive the others. God is love and so are his creation. So let the love of God spread around us. Learn to forgive and you will learn to love.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Value of Circumcision
What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? (Rom 3:1 NIV)
Being a Jew means living a life by means to glorify and amplify God's holy name. Circumcision signifies cleansing of body and soul by the power of the Holy Spirit.
People do not live by who they are called to be if sin is still the master over them. What God wants is more than just a name which serves nothing in His very own ministry. Judgment will still fall on those who are obstinate towards the word.
The true value of circumcision can only be shown when one truly hold onto the teaching of Christ. This happens when the Spirit is living in us. To be one with the Spirit, one requires perseverance. It is sometimes hard for one to turn from one old self to a new leaf. Circumcision not only mean that one is being cleansed by means of the Holy Spirit but also indicates the readiness of an individual in baring the his cross to follow our Lord, Christ Jesus. The circumcision will be viewed as failure if one is physically circumcised but not yet ready to lay down his life and total surrenderedness to Christ.
God sees the hearts of His own creation. He honours those who walk the path of righteousness. Circumcision is now a step of obedience in the act of doing what God requires. It does not matter any more if one is Jew or Gentile, so long as the intention is correct in the eyes of the Most High.
Praise the Lord for the opportunity and freedom given to be able to come close to Him for He is forever a refuge and a strong tower to defend and to deliver us from our enemies. Thank you Lord that we are cleansed in your holy name and I ask that Lord you will bring many of the lost to be born again Christians, like us. Will you use us as your tool of Salvation. Amen.
Being a Jew means living a life by means to glorify and amplify God's holy name. Circumcision signifies cleansing of body and soul by the power of the Holy Spirit.
People do not live by who they are called to be if sin is still the master over them. What God wants is more than just a name which serves nothing in His very own ministry. Judgment will still fall on those who are obstinate towards the word.
The true value of circumcision can only be shown when one truly hold onto the teaching of Christ. This happens when the Spirit is living in us. To be one with the Spirit, one requires perseverance. It is sometimes hard for one to turn from one old self to a new leaf. Circumcision not only mean that one is being cleansed by means of the Holy Spirit but also indicates the readiness of an individual in baring the his cross to follow our Lord, Christ Jesus. The circumcision will be viewed as failure if one is physically circumcised but not yet ready to lay down his life and total surrenderedness to Christ.
God sees the hearts of His own creation. He honours those who walk the path of righteousness. Circumcision is now a step of obedience in the act of doing what God requires. It does not matter any more if one is Jew or Gentile, so long as the intention is correct in the eyes of the Most High.
Praise the Lord for the opportunity and freedom given to be able to come close to Him for He is forever a refuge and a strong tower to defend and to deliver us from our enemies. Thank you Lord that we are cleansed in your holy name and I ask that Lord you will bring many of the lost to be born again Christians, like us. Will you use us as your tool of Salvation. Amen.
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